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Top Station, Periyar and an Alleppey Houseboat

4 nights from Cochin, exploring Munnar, Thekkady wildlife and an Alleppey houseboat
Duration
4 nights
Destination
Cochin · Munnar · Thekkady · Alleppey · Cochin
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The journey

Arrive in Cochin and travel through the scenic Western Ghats to the hill station of Munnar. Spend two nights exploring sprawling tea gardens, Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Top Station, and the Nilgiri Tahr habitat at Eravikulam National Park.

Continue into the Cardamom Hills at Thekkady to visit Periyar National Park and fragrant spice plantations. Journey onward to Alleppey to board a traditional houseboat, cruising quiet backwater canals and lakes before returning to Cochin.

Signature Moments

What you'll remember

01

Cheeyappara Waterfalls: cascading falls framed by mountain mist along the Munnar drive

02

Mattupetty Dam: tranquil water body in the hills offering optional boating

03

Echo Point: natural acoustic phenomenon set against scenic hill station landscapes

04

Eravikulam National Park: protected sanctuary home to the rare Nilgiri Tahr

05

Periyar National Park: renowned sanctuary in Cardamom Hills for South Indian wildlife

06

Alleppey Houseboat: overnight cruise across tranquil backwaters, canals, and village-lined lagoons

Your days, your way

Your holiday, day by day

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5 days to exploreCustomisable in your draft
MunnarMunnar

Day 1 · Munnar

Cochin Arrival and Munnar Transfer

Arrive at Cochin Airport or Railway Station and meet your transfer for the 130 km, 4 hour drive to the hill station of Munnar. Along the winding route, pass sprawling tea gardens and stop to view Cheeyappara Waterfalls, where mountain clouds often drift at eye level. Check into your hotel in Munnar, relax, and enjoy the cool mountain climate for the evening.

Meal notes

Meals not included

MunnarMunnar

Day 2 · Munnar

Munnar Sightseeing

After breakfast at your hotel, set out for a full day exploring Munnar. Begin at Mattupetty Dam, where optional boating is available in tranquil surroundings. Walk through expansive green tea gardens and stop at Echo Point to test its natural acoustics. Head up to Top Station and view Anamudi for sweeping vistas across the Western Ghats. Later, visit Eravikulam National Park, home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. Spend a free evening exploring town or resting at your Munnar hotel.

Meal notes

Breakfast included

ThekkadyThekkady

Day 3 · Thekkady

Munnar to Thekkady

Have breakfast and depart on a 120 km, 3.5 hour transfer to Thekkady in the Cardamom Hills. Arrive and visit Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve, with an opportunity for an optional boat ride on Periyar Lake to watch for wild elephants, deer, and diverse bird species. In the afternoon, take a guided walk through local spice plantations and shop for fresh cardamom, cinnamon, and pepper from village vendors. Settle in for an overnight stay at your Thekkady hotel.

Meal notes

Breakfast included

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Day 4 · Alleppey

Thekkady to Alleppey Houseboat

Eat breakfast, check out of Thekkady, and journey toward the backwater hub of Alleppey. On arrival, board a traditional Kerala houseboat. Cruise through a network of peaceful canals, lagoons, rivers, and lakes, observing village routines and palm-fringed waterways along the banks. Savor freshly prepared local Kerala cuisine served on board and enjoy an overnight stay resting on the water.

Meal notes

Breakfast included

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Day 5 · Alleppey

Alleppey to Cochin Departure

Begin the morning with breakfast served aboard the houseboat in Alleppey. Step off and meet your scheduled transfer to Cochin Airport or the railway station to travel home or continue your journey, marking the end of your Kerala holiday.

Meal notes

Breakfast included

Day 1 of 5

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Places worth exploring

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Cheeyappara Waterfalls

Picturesque tiered cascade seen along the winding hill road to Munnar.

India

Eravikulam National Park

High-altitude grasslands home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr and views of Anamudi.

India

Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve

Famous wildlife sanctuary featuring lakeside views of wild elephants, deer, and birds.

India

Alleppey Backwaters Houseboat

Traditional floating houseboat stay navigating serene lagoons, rivers, and village canals.

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In this holiday plan

  • Standard AC rooms in 3-star properties with daily breakfast
  • Vegetarian meals available
  • Pick-up and drop-off from railway station or airport in Cochin
  • All sightseeing by AC Innova, Dzire, or Tempo Traveller
  • Toll, parking, vehicle taxes, and driver allowance
  • Access to other recreation facilities in hotels

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  • −Any kind of personal expenses, extra meals, starters, and drinks (alcoholic, mineral, aerated)
  • −Tips, insurance, laundry, phone calls, guide fees, and camera fees
  • −Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
  • −Any entry fees

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Good to know

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Local currencyIndian Rupee (₹)
Your starting price₹25,800

per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru, hotel stays and transfers. TBC: houseboat or cruise, sightseeing vehicle.

Local know-how
  • Entry tickets to monuments, Eravikulam National Park, Periyar, and optional boat rides are not included and are payable on site.
  • Road transfers through the hills between Cochin, Munnar, and Thekkady follow winding mountain roads.
  • Houseboat check-in is typically around midday in Alleppey, with freshly prepared Kerala meals served on board.
When is the best time to visit Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey?

Our travel experts advise the ideal window for Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey when you request your tailored quote.

How many days is Top Station, Periyar and an Alleppey Houseboat?

5 days and 4 nights, across 3 destinations.

Which places does Top Station, Periyar and an Alleppey Houseboat cover?

Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey. The day-by-day plan on this page shows exactly how the nights are split and how you travel between them.

What are the must-see highlights of Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey?

Cheeyappara Waterfalls; Eravikulam National Park; Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve; Alleppey Backwaters Houseboat.

Who is Top Station, Periyar and an Alleppey Houseboat best suited to?

families, couples, friends

Can this trip be customised to my dates and travellers?

Yes. Choose Customise this holiday, add your dates and travellers, and open your Shasa draft. Ask Shasa to add or remove stops, compare flights and hotels, and adjust activities before booking. Our travel experts can also help on WhatsApp.

How much does Top Station, Periyar and an Alleppey Houseboat cost?

From ₹25,800 per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru, hotel stays and transfers. TBC: houseboat or cruise, sightseeing vehicle.. This is a starting price. Choose Customise this holiday to enter your dates and travellers, compare available options in your draft and review the updated total before checkout.

What's included in this 4-night itinerary?

Standard AC rooms in 3-star properties with daily breakfast; Vegetarian meals available; Pick-up and drop-off from railway station or airport in Cochin; All sightseeing by AC Innova, Dzire, or Tempo Traveller; Toll, parking, vehicle taxes, and driver allowance; Access to other recreation facilities in hotels. These describe the sample holiday. Review the inclusions of your chosen flights, stays and activities in the draft before booking.

What is not included in Top Station, Periyar and an Alleppey Houseboat?

Any kind of personal expenses, extra meals, starters, and drinks (alcoholic, mineral, aerated); Tips, insurance, laundry, phone calls, guide fees, and camera fees; Anything not mentioned in the inclusions; Any entry fees.

How do I book Top Station, Periyar and an Alleppey Houseboat?

Choose Customise this holiday and tell Shasa your departure city, dates and travellers. Review the draft, choose your available flight and hotel options, and adjust the itinerary. Check the final price and each service's booking terms before continuing to checkout. Creating a draft does not make a booking.

Do I need a visa for Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey?

Visa requirements depend on your passport, residence and destinations. Ask a NxVoy travel expert about the documents, timing and any visa-service charges for your trip before booking.

Starting price
₹25,800
per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru, hotel stays and transfers. TBC: houseboat or cruise, sightseeing vehicle.
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